How to Pronounce Suits

To pronounce "suits", say SUITS — one syllable, IPA /sjuːts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/sjuːts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “suits”

"suits" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with attributes and roots, if that helps it stick.

What does suits mean?

noun

A set of clothes to be worn together, now especially a man's matching jacket and trousers (also business suit or lounge suit), or a similar outfit for a woman.
“Nick hired a navy-blue suit for the wedding.”
(by extension) A single garment that covers the whole body: space suit, boiler suit, protective suit.

verb

To make proper or suitable; to adapt or fit.
(said of clothes, hairstyle or other fashion item) To be suitable or apt for one's image.
“That new top suits you. Where did you buy it?”

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Words that rhyme with suits

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suits"?▾

"Suits" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "suits"?▾

The IPA transcription of "suits" is /sjuːts/.

What does "suits" mean?▾

Suits: A set of clothes to be worn together, now especially a man's matching jacket and trousers (also business suit or lounge suit), or a similar outfit for a woman.

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